Orick is a small Californian timber town that was earlier invaded by Chimeran forces after the town was hit by a barrage of Spire missiles from Chimeran warships in July 23rd, 1952. The occupied town posed a threat to the nearby city of San Francisco forcing SRPA forces including the special commando team, Specter Team, to cleanse Orick of Chimeran forces during Operation Green Eagle. However, Orick and its surrounding area were still under Gray territory.